Metal Flashcards
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What are the 2 types of metals?
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Ferrous and non ferrous
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Examples of ferrous metals.
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Cast iron, mild steel, tool steel, stainless steel, wrought iron
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examples of non ferrous metals.
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Aluminium (pure), aluminium (alloy), brass, copper, zinc
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What does brittle mean?
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Cracks or breaks easily
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What does resistant to corrosion mean?
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Doesn’t rust
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What does ductility mean?
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Can be stretched without breaking
7
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What does thermal insulator mean?
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able to hold heat
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What does durability mean?
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resistance to wear
9
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what does electrical conductor mean?
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Able to hold an electrical current
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